{"id":4682,"date":"2025-03-11T16:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T20:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/rheumatology\/?page_id=4682"},"modified":"2025-03-11T16:47:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T20:47:50","slug":"boston-university-rheumatology-fellowship-rotation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/rheumatology\/education-fellowship\/fellowship\/boston-university-rheumatology-fellowship-rotation\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston University Rheumatology Fellowship Rotation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:rheum@bu.edu\">rheum@bu.edu<\/a> to request a rotation date. Be advised that a minimum of 3 months is required to complete the rotation paperwork and complete the assigned courses.<\/p>\n<p>In your email to the coordinator:<\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Confirm the date of your rotation.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Do you have a Medical License for Massachusetts? Yes or No.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Have you had a previous rotation with BMC within another training program? If so what is the program?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Are you a US citizen or do you have a Visa? If you have a visa, what type?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Having the answers to the above questions will help with a smooth application process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work with the coordinator to complete the below paperwork<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Here is the list of paperwork that needs to be filled out in advance of your rotation.<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__clicktime.symantec.com_3FAVtn2q2KNCTAWYxiJzZdX7Vc-3Fu-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.bmc.org-252Fsites-252Fdefault-252Ffiles-252FFor-5FMedical-5FProfessionals-252FGraduate-5FMedical-5FEducation-5F-5FGME-5F-252FProspective-5FRotators-252Ffield-5FAttachments-252Fbmc-2DImmunizationForms.pdf&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=KRU59MJQuf6TdVoMIDIYeNuE4KmQbs5Z468S1SE14CA&amp;r=k5Xvb4lQPwNh1grqm8xHLTNMtaanY_UB7r68_I-WUds&amp;m=ms_mQFo2KOHOET23keiKojZuV8SodEitRLhHNI9QJHs&amp;s=BnOF10Mg9_qhF8jEBE98GNfzg8a3QFnpohLxJqmtPNE&amp;e=\"><strong>Rotator Immunization Form<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__clicktime.symantec.com_3Mxif3pd4UaPR8tvsPML9vg7Vc-3Fu-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.bmc.org-252Fsites-252Fdefault-252Ffiles-252FFor-5FMedical-5FProfessionals-252FGraduate-5FMedical-5FEducation-5F-5FGME-5F-252FProspective-5FRotators-252Ffield-5FAttachments-252FIS-5Fusage-5Fagreement.pdf&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=KRU59MJQuf6TdVoMIDIYeNuE4KmQbs5Z468S1SE14CA&amp;r=k5Xvb4lQPwNh1grqm8xHLTNMtaanY_UB7r68_I-WUds&amp;m=ms_mQFo2KOHOET23keiKojZuV8SodEitRLhHNI9QJHs&amp;s=Xfxkk1q0qce-zSzY6-q9qLG7emMNdXDEkvqixFnaBSg&amp;e=\"><strong>IS Usage Policy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__clicktime.symantec.com_321NvG5HGxLm8L5jQF1g1MH7Vc-3Fu-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.bmc.org-252Fsites-252Fdefault-252Ffiles-252FFor-5FMedical-5FProfessionals-252FGraduate-5FMedical-5FEducation-5F-5FGME-5F-252FProspective-5FRotators-252Ffield-5FAttachments-252FPolicy-2DRotators-2Dto-2DBMC.pdf&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=KRU59MJQuf6TdVoMIDIYeNuE4KmQbs5Z468S1SE14CA&amp;r=k5Xvb4lQPwNh1grqm8xHLTNMtaanY_UB7r68_I-WUds&amp;m=ms_mQFo2KOHOET23keiKojZuV8SodEitRLhHNI9QJHs&amp;s=7ERvtHF8GlE-yatzjIpJB4PDVgmZmf_Wet1naMmit4I&amp;e=\"><strong>Rotator Policy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements for All Rotators<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All rotators are required by the Massachusetts Medical Board to have a valid Massachusetts Medical License. If you do not have a Massachusetts License, you must apply for one on our website.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__clicktime.symantec.com_3DqaSspMPUjxit8qF8odnXy7Vc-3Fu-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.bmc.org-252Fmedical-2Dprofessionals-252Fgraduate-2Dmedical-2Deducation-2Dgme-252Fapplication-2Dinformation&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=KRU59MJQuf6TdVoMIDIYeNuE4KmQbs5Z468S1SE14CA&amp;r=k5Xvb4lQPwNh1grqm8xHLTNMtaanY_UB7r68_I-WUds&amp;m=ms_mQFo2KOHOET23keiKojZuV8SodEitRLhHNI9QJHs&amp;s=PHaVUaEmVeoSU5-FVrQ4g_AwY6jEFRM98lkQsYyNBCI&amp;e=\"><strong>The application can be found here<\/strong><\/a>. Download the appropriate application (Limited License) and mail all forms directly to the program you are proposing to rotate at BMC.\u00a0<em>Please note: license applications\u00a0can take up to 8 weeks for Board approval once submitted, and will cost you $100.00.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Boston Medical Center requires all rotators to submit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A completed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__clicktime.symantec.com_3XJSwrMx6UehQcMRq2Bn5WK7Vc-3Fu-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.bmc.org-252Fsites-252Fdefault-252Ffiles-252FFor-5FMedical-5FProfessionals-252FGraduate-5FMedical-5FEducation-5F-5FGME-5F-252FProspective-5FRotators-252Ffield-5FAttachments-252FGME-2DRotator-2Dapplic.doc&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=KRU59MJQuf6TdVoMIDIYeNuE4KmQbs5Z468S1SE14CA&amp;r=k5Xvb4lQPwNh1grqm8xHLTNMtaanY_UB7r68_I-WUds&amp;m=ms_mQFo2KOHOET23keiKojZuV8SodEitRLhHNI9QJHs&amp;s=nGeTYK8-KlT4ljNqudk-ZkoQTOwKQP21DnpbfG9Wews&amp;e=\"><strong>Application Form<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(DOC)<\/li>\n<li>Reference letter from home PD<\/li>\n<li>BMC Program Letter of Agreement signed by home institution<\/li>\n<li>CORI Verification from home institution<\/li>\n<li>Valid MA Medical License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Limited License &#8211; submit copy of certificate<br \/>\n<strong>OR<\/strong><br \/>\nFull License &#8211; submit copy of application, wallet card, Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance Certification<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Malpractice Facesheet [minimum of $1 million\/$3 million]<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__clicktime.symantec.com_3FAVtn2q2KNCTAWYxiJzZdX7Vc-3Fu-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.bmc.org-252Fsites-252Fdefault-252Ffiles-252FFor-5FMedical-5FProfessionals-252FGraduate-5FMedical-5FEducation-5F-5FGME-5F-252FProspective-5FRotators-252Ffield-5FAttachments-252Fbmc-2DImmunizationForms.pdf&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=KRU59MJQuf6TdVoMIDIYeNuE4KmQbs5Z468S1SE14CA&amp;r=k5Xvb4lQPwNh1grqm8xHLTNMtaanY_UB7r68_I-WUds&amp;m=ms_mQFo2KOHOET23keiKojZuV8SodEitRLhHNI9QJHs&amp;s=BnOF10Mg9_qhF8jEBE98GNfzg8a3QFnpohLxJqmtPNE&amp;e=\"><strong>Immunization History Form<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n<li>Current CV<\/li>\n<li>Signed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__clicktime.symantec.com_3Mxif3pd4UaPR8tvsPML9vg7Vc-3Fu-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.bmc.org-252Fsites-252Fdefault-252Ffiles-252FFor-5FMedical-5FProfessionals-252FGraduate-5FMedical-5FEducation-5F-5FGME-5F-252FProspective-5FRotators-252Ffield-5FAttachments-252FIS-5Fusage-5Fagreement.pdf&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=KRU59MJQuf6TdVoMIDIYeNuE4KmQbs5Z468S1SE14CA&amp;r=k5Xvb4lQPwNh1grqm8xHLTNMtaanY_UB7r68_I-WUds&amp;m=ms_mQFo2KOHOET23keiKojZuV8SodEitRLhHNI9QJHs&amp;s=Xfxkk1q0qce-zSzY6-q9qLG7emMNdXDEkvqixFnaBSg&amp;e=\"><strong>IS Usage Agreement<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/li>\n<li>Completion of all assigned courses in Healthstream<\/li>\n<li>If applicable, ECFMG Certificate, proof of US Work Authorization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please reach out to rheum@bu.edu to request a rotation date. 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